Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles
Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles is a flavorful, spicy dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes! This dish combines tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce for a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and easy cooking methods, you’ll have dinner on the table in a flash.
So Delicious: Mongolian ground beef and noodles has it all! It’s tangy, a bit sweet and spicy from the chili flakes. It’s a family favorite that’s sure to impress!
Customizable: This is a simple Asian noodle dish that’s great on its own or with stir-fry vegetables to go with it! It’s also easy to adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
Ingredients For Mongolian Ground Beef and Noodles
Skip the takeout and make this incredibly flavorful Mongolian ground beef and noodles recipe at home! You only need a handful of pantry staple ingredients that come together with very little effort. All measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Ground Beef: I like to use lean ground beef for less grease and to keep the calories down. Any ground meat will work!
Udon Noodles: Thick noodles that have a soft, chewy texture and absorb the sauce wonderfully.
Garlic: Minced garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic warmth and depth.
Soy Sauce: Gives this dish the perfect savory flavor. I used low-sodium soy sauce to better control the sodium.
Brown Sugar: To perfectly sweeten the sauce.
Beef Broth: Adds flavor while giving the sauce the right consistency.
Hoisin Sauce: For a sweet, salty and tangy taste. Use store-bought or try my delicious homemade hoisin sauce.
Ginger: Use either ginger paste or grated ginger for a zesty, slightly peppery kick.
Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a bit of heat.
Cornstarch and Water: Mixed together to make a slurry that thickens the sauce.
How to Make Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles
Get ready for an amazing meal that’s on the dinner table in just 30 minutes! This is one of my go-to recipes to whip up for my family on busy nights. It’s adult and kid-friendly because it’s super tasty but not too fancy.
Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain them, and set them aside.
Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is mostly browned. Add the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant. Drain the excess fat.
Make the Sauce: While the beef is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, hoisin sauce, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes.
Toss: Pour the sauce over the meat, then finish cooking the ground beef in the sauce. Add the noodles to the pan with the beef and sauce, then toss to coat.
Add the Slurry: Whisk the cornstarch and water together and pour over everything in the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens.
Enjoy: Remove the pan from heat and serve fresh!
Mongolian Beef and Noodles Flavor Variations
I like to make this recipe spicy, but you if you cant handle spice, I’ve got you covered. Here are a few ways to make this Mongolian beef and noodles recipe exactly the way you want!
Red Pepper Flakes: You don’t need to use red pepper flakes, but they will add a nice spice. If you like a spicy dish, add more, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Noodles: I used udon noodles for this dish but any spaghetti noodle will work. I recommend linguine as a replacement.
Use Ground Turkey: To make this lighter, try using ground turkey.
How to Store Leftovers
Mongolian ground beef and noodles are even better the next day! You can even freeze this for longer storage!
Fridge: You can store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Freezer: Or, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months
More Asian-Inspired Recipes
It’s fun recreating my favorite takeout dishes at home, especially when they have amazing Asian flavors! Check out all my Asian recipes in one place, including some of my top favorites below.